ESTUDY CH. 6: X -RAY CIRCUIT AND TUBE HEAT MANAGEMENT TEST RATED 100 % CORRECT Into what three sections (subcircuits) in the x -ray circuit divided? - ANSW ER The low -voltage, filament, and high -voltage circuits What components are located on the low -voltage side of the x -ray circuit? - ANSWER kVp selector and Autotransformer The autotransformer is primarily used for: - ANSWER Variable kVp selection What are the functions of the autotransformer? - ANSWER Provides the means for variable kVp selection, compensation for fluctuation in the incoming line voltage and supplies power to the other parts of the x -ray circuit What is located on the low -voltage side of the x -ry circuit and functions to measure the voltage output from the autotransformer? - ANSWER Exposure timer The power to the x -ray room that is supplied by the utility company is usually which of the following? ESTUDY - ANSWER 220 V Which control on the x -ray generator is adjusted to heat the filament in the x -ray tube? - ANSWER mA What is the purpose of the filament circuit? - ANSWER Supplies the heat required by the x -ray tube filament for thermionic emission of electrons What transformers reduces the voltage on the secondary side to provide an appropriate current to heat the filament? - ANSWER Step -down transformer Exposure times that are as low as 0.001 sec are typical of a(n): - ANSWER Electronic timer The proc ess of causing alternation (A -C) current to flow in one direction (D -C) only is called: - ANSWER Recification The purpose of a diode in an x -ray circuit is to: - ANSWER Electricallyconvert A -C to D -C.
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